Overview
The
Pallet VACIS® unit consists of a self-contained
gamma ray imaging system designed to quickly image fully
loaded pallets or pallet-sized containers. A low-level
gamma ray radiation source penetrates a stationary target
positioned within the inspection cabinet. Detectors located
on the opposite side of the cabinet measure the absorption
of this low-level radiation, as the source and detector
array are synchronously moved vertically along the target
object's full height. The measured absorption data is
processed and displayed for operator viewing and analysis.
A three-section, independently-controlled conveyor mechanism
moves the pallets into and out of the inspection cabinet
to maximize throughput.
Applications
The Pallet VACIS unit is designed for use
at customs facilities at seaports, airports, or land
borders. It
is ideal for any number of industrial or military uses.
Aviation facilities can use it to assist in the inspection
of incoming or outgoing air cargo. And ground transportation
carriers and security services can screen pallet and
break bulk cargo for contraband, manifest verification,
and large threat objects.
Features
- A safety exclusion zone outside the
inspection cabinet is not required (tunnel doors remain
open).
- Video cameras inside and outside the cabinet
give the operator full remote visibility.
- Emergency
stop buttons in various locations can immediately halt
the conveyor/lift and close the source shutter,
and a safety brake and load-holding valve hold the
detector and source shelves should a lift component
fail or hydraulic
fluid pressure be lost.
- Sensitive components are
protected by a heater and a thermostat unit that control
the cabinet temperature
for optimal performance
Benefits
- The Pallet VACIS system does not
require high-level shielding.
- It is more reliable
and less costly to acquire and maintain than comparable
x-ray systems.
- Penetration of pallets containing denser
loads, such as produce, is easily achieved with the
Pallet
VACIS system.
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